Frederick Street and Mechanics Lane, Castlemaine are closed this week. See the Road closures page for details.
Mount Alexander Shire Council completed the upgrade of a 200‑metre section of Yeats Street, between James Street and Wheeler Street in Castlemaine, in April 2023.
This section of road was previously gravel with open drainage, creating dust issues for nearby residents, limiting safe access for vehicles and contributing to stormwater impacts on both the road surface and adjacent properties. The upgrade was delivered to improve safety, drainage performance and overall road conditions for all users.
The project reconstructed, widened and sealed the existing road, transforming the gravel surface into a sealed roadway that reduces dust generation and provides more reliable access for vehicles. Works also included the installation of kerb, stormwater pits and underground drainage to better manage runoff and reduce the risk of stormwater entering private properties. Hazardous trees and limbs near the road edge were removed to improve delineation and visibility for drivers.
The project achieved its aim of improving road conditions and safety by:
The Yeats Street Upgrade was jointly funded by the Federal Government’s Roads to Recovery Program and Mount Alexander Shire Council.
Yeats Street, Castlemaine 3450 View Map
Yeats Street , Castlemaine 3450